In light of changing global assistance dynamics of Nigeria's HIV response, the National Agency for the Control of AIDS has revealed plans to hold the seventh National Council on AIDS. The announcement was made by the Agency in a statement signed by the chairman of the planning committee, Dr. Daniel Ndukwe, on Thursday. "Advancing national HIV sustainability agenda in the changing global policy on aid" is the theme of the event, which will take place in Lagos with assistance from the Lagos State Agency for the Control of AIDS.
In order to ensure the long-term viability of HIV prevention, care, and treatment programs across the country, the meeting is intended to bring together officials from government ministries, civil society, development partners, and impacted communities.
Nigeria's top coordination organization for multi-sectoral HIV response is the National Council on AIDS, which was founded by the NACA Act of 2006. Reviewing previous achievements and determining a strategic course for prospective HIV interventions are the goals of the seventh session.
Dr. Temitope Ilori, the Chairman of the Council and Director-General of NACA, spoke before the ceremony and emphasized the significance of continuing HIV response activities despite changing donor priorities.
Nigeria must take decisive action to guarantee that HIV prevention, treatment, and support continue to be robust and accessible as donor landscapes change. We have a single platform to map that future with the Council," she stated.
Three main thematic tracks will be covered at the meeting: multi-sectoral approaches to HIV and related developmental disease sustainability; strengthening sub-national structures for sustainability and health systems effectiveness; and advancing the national HIV sustainability agenda in a changing global aid landscape.
A review of the twelve resolutions passed at the sixth NCA conference is on the schedule, along with technical sessions and a request for policy and implementation memoranda from interested parties.
It is anticipated that the seventh NCA will act as a nationwide forum for coordinating initiatives in areas such as TB, malaria, reproductive health, and the general improvement of the health system.
